The federal reserve increases the discount rate in order to: A. Make banks more likely to lend money to customers.
B. Increase the overall money supply in the economy.
C. Encourage banks to increase their prime rates.
D. Make more treasury and securities available for sale.

C - encourage banks to increase their prime rates

Explanation:

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1.3x - 2 - (3.3x + 5) = 2x + 1

1.3x - 2 - 3.3x - 5 = 2x + 1

-2x - 7 = 2x + 1

-7 = 4x + 1

-8 = 4x

x = -2